Baachan (grandma)

Baachan talks about her time growing up, meeting my grandpa through her pastor, and coming to America

We came here for a better life. I am thankful that we found one.

Snejka Sotirova (82) talks to her granddaughter, Deia Colosi (13) about her life during the rise of communism in Bulgaria and their decision to immigrate. This interview was recorded in Port Jefferson on November 24, 2022. The topics discussed are...

“Respect and Love”

In this interview, my nana, Ursula Blaine-Bernard, tells stories of her childhood in Jamaica and her immigration to the US. Her stories of being a part of a biracial couple in the 70’s are astounding as she shares words of...

Immigrants in America: Family separation

Mexican-American family speaks on their experience with family separation and many of the struggles they’ve faced going through this.

The Life of an American Immigrant

This interview covers my mother's experiences as she immigrated to the United States, and the occurances she underwent while adapting to a new way of life.

Interview with Baba

Interview with my dad about him moving from Jordan to America

My Closest Stranger

Here is where I interviewed one of my closest friends where I discovered many things I didn’t know, even though we have been friends for quite some time. During this interview, we discuss growing up in America as black people...

Kate’s Interview With Her Immigrant Grandmother

My grandma is a first generation immigrant to the United States. She came to this country from Ecuador at 8 years old. She shared with me her memories as a young child living in Ecuador and growing up in Chicago.

Ilse Casolari

Ilse talked about her trasition from Germany to America and the different jobs she has had.

Immigration Experience (part 2)

An interview with professor, Dr. Arreguín Bermúdez about his immigration experience, being undocumented in the United States and eventually opening up his own business.

A Conversation About Experiences and Cultural Differences

The interview included details about past experiences such as growing up in India, having an arranged marriage, and immigrating to the United States.

Jennifer Shapiro and Gennadiy Shapiro

Jennifer Shapiro (18) talks with her father, Gennadiy Shapiro (45) about his childhood in Khazakstan, his journey migrating to America, and his experience building a life from scratch in a new country.

Venezuelan Nuns and Coming to Brooklyn

I interviewed my mother-in-law, Barbara Aiello, about her childhood in Venezuela, her move to Brooklyn, our family and when she used to play pranks on the nuns in her Catholic school.

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Iris Holway-Price and Gary Kendall

Iris Holway-Price (93), matriarch of the family, is interviewed by her nephew, Gary Kendall (83), about their family history for future generations to come.